| Champ: |  Vera Zvonareva |
| Runner: |  Peng Shuai |
| Score: | 6–7(4–7), 6–0, 6–2 |
| Draw: | 32 |
| Seeds: | 8 |
| Type: | singles doubles |
See main article: 2008 Guangzhou International Women's Open.
Virginie Razzano was the defending champion, but chose not to participate that year.
Vera Zvonareva won the title, defeating Peng Shuai in the final 6–7(4–7), 6–0, 6–2.
Vera Zvonareva (champion) Zheng Jie (semifinals) Peng Shuai (final)
Gisela Dulko (second round)
Olga Govortsova (second round)
Pauline Parmentier (second round)
Mariya Koryttseva (second round)
Marta Domachowska (withdrew due to a viral illness)